Salvation History

6/4/2017Alan Adams Genesis 1-12

When the apostle Paul speaks of the period, "from Adam to Moses," it is clear that he had no inclination to view the Book of Genesis as anything other than history. That is particularly true of the first 12 chapters of Genesis. What do they mean? How ought they to be viewed?

I Think Myself Happy

6/4/2017Alan Adams Acts 26

Arrested, maligned, kept imprisoned for two years without "due process," what could possibly make Paul happy? Yet, when allowed to make his case before Agrippa, he said, "I think myself happy." It's good to examine why.

Church Stars

5/21/2017Alan Adams Revelation 2-3

John saw Jesus walking among seven lamp stands; and, Inspiration explains that the lamp stands are seven churches. John also saw seven stars in the right hand of Jesus, which were said to be the seven angels of the seven churches. All things considered the stars stand for the prevailing spirit of each church, which prevailing spirit is determined by the members who make up each church. It is not unprofitable to think in terms of "church stars."

#99 Project Ecclesiastes: Carpe Diem, Assuming You Can

Star Wars: Wonder and War

5/14/2017Alan Adams Book of Ephesians

In the Book of Ephesians the Spirit of God focuses on "heaven," and particularly, "the heavenly places." He says that our struggles and war are ultimately against spiritual wickedness in high places. As we plan our VBS around the popular series, "Star Wars," let us be aware that it's not about spaceships, planets, and aliens.

Lads, Lasses, Leaders

4/16/2017Alan Adams 1 Corinthians 4; 1 Thessalonians 3

Paul's young protege, Timothy, reached the point in his development that Paul could rely on him to rise to some great responsibilities. It is enlightening to pull back the covers and view the events that contributed to this young man's development into an unusual leader.

I Will Do

4/9/2017Alan Adams Ruth 3

Ruth's promise to Naomi, "All that you say, I will do," serves as a beautiful type of the confession a sinner makes on his way to becoming a Christian. With the mouth he confesses that Jesus is Lord, which is tantamount to saying, "All that you say, I will do."

Changing the Subject

4/2/2017Alan Adams John 4:18-42

In His conversation with the Samaritan woman, Jesus went from well-water, to living water, to asking her about her husband; yet, He did not change the subject. She, though, did try to change the subject: first, about her personal life, and second, shifting from water to worship. The Lord still kept the subject on target.